Police said they have began investigation into alleged repeated sexual abuse of a 12-year-old Arabic school pupil by a 40-year-old woman in Tashan Jama’are community of Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State, PM NEWS reports.

The Spokesperson of Bauchi Police Command, CSP Ahmed Wakil, confirmed this in a statement in Bauchi.

He said the matter was formally reported on March 1, at about 14:00 hours by a concerned citizen at the Divisional Police Headquarters in Azare.

Wakil said the suspect is alleged to have repeatedly abused a 12-year-old Arabic school pupil, who had been employed to assist her run her business.

"The victim, an Arabic pupil, was reportedly housed in the suspect’s residence, where he was subjected to inappropriate conduct for two months.

“During an interview, the victim described how the suspect, who he trusted as a maternal figure, engaged him in acts of a sexual nature.

"He said he was given a drink, which was a mixture of lemon juice and something,” the police said.

Wakil said the suspect admitted to the offence.

He said that she would be charged to court for the offence.